Human Resources Director

OPPORTUNITY

The Fengate Human Resource team is seeking an experienced Director level HR professional who will provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership across all areas of Human Resources. This individual will report to the Chief Human Resource Officer who oversees all the Corporate Operations departments. This individual will also act as the HR Business Partner for the Infrastructure business, working alongside the Managing Partner and the Infrastructure Leadership Team to plan and execute strategic HR programs that enhance the performance and culture of the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner
  : Provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership in all areas of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, and employee relations. Act as the HR Business Partner for the Infrastructure departments.
• Employee Culture:
  Drive an evidence-based approach to employee experience to define and build operational metrics that yield the insights necessary to drive organizational transformation and measure the impact of employee experience programs. Create best in class employee experience by designing HR programs and processes that focus on moments that matter to employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Coaching and Performance Management:
  Oversee the performance management cycle for Infrastructure: provide direction on improving coaching, career development counselling, disciplinary actions, and manage employee exits in a respectful manner.
• Change Management:
  Lead change management activities (i.e., restructures, work redesign, job architecture, competency profiling, strategic programs such as recruitment strategy and process) and apply a change management process to create strategies in support of the adoption of the changes required by the HR Programs.
• Recruitment
  : Support the search and acquisition of high performing talent and provide a best-in-class recruitment and onboarding experience. Working with leaders and talent acquisition to ensure cultural alignment and team fit.
• Compensation Support:
  Translate Firm compensation strategies into thoughtful and impactful compensation actions for the Infrastructure business. Provide coaching and advice to leaders around compensation decisions.
• Drive Culture and Engagement:
  Partner with leadership to deploy and execute an approach that capitalizes on robust employee engagement survey results and implement engagement strategies that deliver a best-in-class team culture.
• Policy
  : Create, update and maintains relevant guidelines for business needs and conducts continuity of programs and practices. Ensure firm policies reflect the specific needs of the Infrastructure business.
• Collaboration
  : Work cross-functionally and across geographies with business teams to support large-scale transformational programs and initiatives.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure a positive employee relations experience.
• Compliance
  : Ensure compliance with regulations employment standards are adhered to (e.g., Vacation management, health & safety, employee compliance, etc.).

Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Development or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources; experience in the investment industry is an asset.
• Experience working with and coaching senior leadership, demonstrating influential leadership skills and confidence in communicating difficult messages.
• Strong change management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply employee experience and employee engagement best practices to support strong business performance.
• Lead with a coaching mindset to empower employees and train our leaders on coaching techniques and conversations.
• Skillful in communicating with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to assemble, develop, inspire, motivate, and retain top talent; a team-builder who engages and encourages the highest level of individual and group performance.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Compensation expert with some experience in Asset Management an asset
• US based employee experience is an asset.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

• Results Orientation
• Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives.
• Sound Judgement
• Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives.
• Business Perspective
• Understands the perspectives of different functional areas of the firm; has a strong understanding on external conditions impacting the business and economy.
• Communicating Effectively
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions, plans, and activities. Tailors communication based on the nature of specific projects.
• Credibility
• Acts in accordance with stated values; uses ethical considerations to decisions and actions.
• Being Authentic
• Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance
• Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders
• Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships
• Collaboration and communication.
• Optimizing Talent
• Attracting and developing diverse talent.
• Managing Execution
• Planning and directing work.

LOCATION

This position will be based out of the Toronto office with flexibility to work out of the Oakville office. Fengate offers a flexible working environment where employees are enabled to work remotely on a schedule that works for the team, the individual and the business.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.